Westport High School - Herald Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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hy Rose. into the Jissmanl :rs came lcers and label Mc- Wright, were un- kept the r in tears nd Theo- suerez are Jortrayals ging and members Margaret ig several composi- e action of as a great ig of her ince. The . ibert Were .res of the :ou1dn't re- excellently Was' digni- a perfect ity in time and, played wonderfully the entire le of his :erpretation . taken re- Page and Wit started . A natur- ..- ,ir l A Cast of ffstop Thief. JOAN CARR . .... ..... D orothy Alderson MRS. CARR . ....... ........ H elen Mason CAROLINE CARR . .. .... Elizabeth Martin MADGE CARR . .... .... E lizabeth Cowan NELL . . ......... .... A nnie Laurie Page WILLIAM CARR . .. ....... James Darnell JAMES CLUNEY . .. ......... Loren Grimes MR. JAMISON . .. ....... Robert McGeehan A CHAUFFEUR . DR. VVILLIUGHBY . ....... .... J ames Stewart REV. MR. SPELVAIN . .. ...... Hal J. Pope JACK DOOGAN . ...... .... R obert Swisher JOE THOMPSON . ............ Jerome Stuart SERGEANT OF POLICE ...Vincent Gerbereux POLICE OFFICER O'MALLEY. .Dryden Hodge POLICE OFFICER CLANCEY.M. V. Dillingham POLICE OFFICER O'BRIEN ..... Paul Simonds ...........Jack Eades al tact and pose added to the success of the play and Won for them a Well de- served recognition. Elizabeth Cowan, the charming bride, and Loren Grimes, the deserving bride- groom, gave their cooing lines as turtle doves should. The difficulties of the wedding were multiplied but finally sur- mounted when the Rev. Mr. Spelvain, played by Hal Pope, at last found time to perform the ceremouy. Bob Mc- Geehan, as Mr. Jamison, with the deter- mined air of a successful business man, Won much applause. Jerome Stuart, as the detective, with his cocksureness was a scream. His socks, tie, and hat gave a devilish touch which is normally lack- ing in Jerome. Vincent Gerbereux, as the Sergeant of Police, with his commanding Voice and military bearing, took the situation in hand with perfect ease. M. V. Dilling- ham, Paul Simonds, and Drydeu Hodge, the Police Officers, were forcible in their actions. Jack Eades supported the cast in the minor role of the Chauffeur.

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.--.1,qsif --152: -r- ff--wr - iq, I- -,Y ' 11 - W cgi 20 THE WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL HERALD. Coles, to score the success of the even- ing. She showed herself a true actress in every motion, and was deserving of all the applause showered upon her by the audience. Adolph Larson and Ray- mond Childs, although in minor parts, displayed the ease and grace of trained actors and made the most of their op- portunities, giving excellent interpreta- tions of their respective roles. Jessie Lee Martin, Julia Kerfoot, Julius Bis- chofsheimer and Claude Bowman as the ladies in waiting and courtiers of the court gave a real Iberian atmosphere to the play and drew frequent applause for their almost perfect portrayals of their characters. The Countess of the Wrongs, as played by Olga Anderson and her lady-in waiting, Leah Morgan, showed exceptional skill in the handling of their partsg. and Tomillo CRoy .Silvermanj displayed rare talent as the gardener and protector of the princess. The parts of the dwarf and his three daughters were well played by Don Wren, Josephine Wren, Helen Haynes, and Dorothy Rose. A martial spirit was introduced into the play when Peralada, QJerrauld Dissmanl with his army of three soldiers came marching in. Although the dancers and philosophers fLucille Osgood, Mabel Mc- Cartney, Martha Siess, Porter Wright, Clayton Goar and Lula Canada! were un- able to interest the King, they kept the audience either in convulsions or in tears all the time. James Darnell and Theo- dore Thee as the page and Peransuerez are deserving of praise for their portrayals of their roles. The music used in the singing and dancing was composed by the members of the cast. Helen Decker, Margaret Foley, and Lucille Osgood sang several delightful songs, of their own composi- tion, which were inserted in the action of the play. Miss Bradley deserves a great deal of praise for the training of her girls who gave the Spanish dance. The solo dances given by Eleanor Seibert were among the most pleasing features of the performance. 1-1 STOP The reputation of the class of '20 along dramatic lines was amply sustained when a clever cast presented the snappy, SP3-Fkling comedy, Stop Thief, Satur- day 6VG11ing, May 29. The play was full of action, full of loughs, and from start to finish the audience was convulsed with merriment. Dorothy Alderson, as Joan Carr one of the bride's sisters, won atteution at once with her pleasing personality. She gave an artistic finish to her natural winsomeness. Jimmie Stewart, with his inimitable lovemaking, made an irresistable Dr. THIEFU Willoughby, whom even Joan couldn't re- sist for long. The part of Mrs. Carr was excellently played by Helen Mason. She was digni- fied and stately and showed a perfect appreciation of a mother's duty in time of stress. Mr. Carr, her husband, played by James Darnell, reflected wonderfully the atmosphere pervading the entire play. Elizabeth Martin, one of his daughters, gave a heavy interpretation of her role. Nell and Jack, taken re- spectively by Annie Laurie Page and Bob Swisher, with sly, clever wit started the whole whirlygig of action. A natur- 1-ativan-'va -nf'-,wh ' W 'T ' -.-....' ..:,.,4Vw, n - , A . . W V Y ,.. , 1 Y A , , ...num-,, ,A yi l 1' J OA MRl CAl MA NEl XVII JAll MR al ' the ser I ancf gro dow wet mo pla to Gee mil

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,N ,,.,, vrnquf-'-r T' 'lNn?-f , i W-iw. 'i 'f :ed Y 1 , 41 Y e' - f Q X 1 l X if - 2, ', o i H1 f ' ,f '77 'Q ., ff fl X 1 .IL l f Q f I if A it ' XJ 42- matte-:f5'S-ff-g , ASSEMBLIES School Traditions The Reverend Henry Marcotte ad- dressed us in our first assembly Sep- tember 15. In his message he empha- sized the necessity for honest sportsman- ship, uprightness in financial matters and a chivalrous attitude on the part of the boys. He urged the maintenance of the highest standards by both the boys and girls in their relations to each other. 1- -il- Crier Football Assembly In an assembly September 29, Mr. Booth, adviser of the Crier Staff, ex- plained why a school paper was desirable and told of his hopes and plans for this year's Crier. Mr. Harman, athletic manager, was the second speaker. He urged the sale of season tickets, and gave further ath- letic announcements. The football players were then intro- duced by Coach Edwards, and they demonstrated several plays for the bene- fit of those not familiar with footbalL Four Minute Speakers A very impressive assembly was held October 24. Inspiring addresses were made by four students chosen by com- petition on the theme of the 'So1dier's Memorial. The Juniors were represent- 'mwwf' ed by Miriam Burns and Howard Fisk, and the Seniors by Frances Wells and Herschel Clevenger. Dr. Marcotte closed the program with a splendid speech on the same subject. A Variety Program An interesting program was given in assembly November 10. Miss Bradley presented W's to the winners in the tennis tournament of last year. Speeches from representatives of the three upper classes then aroused great enthusiasm for the Thanksgiving festi- val-to-be. The program closed with a short re- cital by Mr. Herman 'Springer and his assistant, Miss Hacklett. It was greatly enjoyed by all. Football Jubilee Wild cheering and happy faces greeted our gridiron heroes in an assembly No- vember 24. It was the end of a victorious season, and was fittingly celebrated. Mr. Shouse, Mr. Harman and Coach Edwards expressed our appreciation of the team and Mr. Edwards distributed the coveted W's. Captain Haas and Captain-elect Lyle 'each made a few remarks, and the assembly ended with enthusiastic cheer- ing led by our efficient cheer leaders. manning: -...,-,A HA bravr giver Bark word straig on 1, Dr Marc urge: indiv spirif parts and ' M: West offic- struc day, Maj c Muri relat theoi Dr our c held were the r Dr possi Fr bate N ort deba' victo we A Q Y 4 1 K I A I A K . , N , V d -.., ., -U '-4 ' ' xg- , ,.- 1 Q- L. - - -X .- ' Q ' - ' J., -. ' -- f ' , I F Y F K .-' A . S..